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Chief Financial Officer

About Shavonne Smith

Ms. Smith brings more than 15 years of progressive financial leadership across the public, federal, and corporate sectors, with deep expertise in financial strategy, systemic transformation, capital allocation, long-term financial modeling, zero-base budgeting, ERP modernization, and audit readiness. During her service to PGCPS, she has helped steward an approximately $3 billion operating budget supporting more than 130,000 students and 20,000 employees while advancing fiscal alignment, compliance, transparency, and public trust.

As the district continues to implement its Forward by Design strategic vision, every investment must reflect a disciplined commitment to students, educators, families, and the community. Ms. Smith brings the urgency, precision, and strategic leadership needed to ensure that financial systems serve not only as instruments of sound governance, but also as drivers of equity, excellence, and transformational outcomes for every school and every student.

Contact Information

Shavonne Smith
Chief Financial Officer

Business Management Services
Sasscer Administration Building
14201 School Lane
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952 - 6091
pgcps.cfo@pgcps.org